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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

The wife of Senator Ransom of
North Car Jlina has educated all her
boys for college. The Senator is a
fine Roman himself, his pocket
friend being Horace.
The most dazzling neck and arms
at the late Chinese balm Washing
ton we're credited to Mrs. DANES, a
Cuban lady. This is high praise,
as the competition was said to be
lively.
The election of Turpie, dem., to
the U. S. Senate by the Indiana
Legislature-after a deadlock of
some two weeks-will be greeted
with great satisfaction by the Dem
ocrats of the country.
Honest John O'Neil" was con-
7icted of bribery, in having
corruptly and feloniously agreed to
sell his vote on the broadway fran
chise for $4,000 while a member of
the 1884 Board of Abdomen.
The apparently reliable statement
that DIR. McGlynn will GO to Rome
as soon as his health permits gives
satisfaction to large majority of his
friends, who agree with the advice
given to him by Michael Davitt.
A genuine sensation has been the
outcome of the suit of Able Roussel
against Mile. Annette Harahoux for
forging the formers name to check
for 1000 francs. The defense of the
woman is thata liason has existed
between her and the able since she
was Is years old, and that, seeing
that he was tired of their relations
toward each other, she induced the
able to siga the check while drunk.
ADanviile dispatch of Thursday
gives the following additional par
ticulars of the recent wreck on the
Virginia Midland road by which. rs
freight cars we're wrecked: Fire
broke out at the Virginia Midland
wreck this morning and a special
train was sent from this city with a
fire-englne and hose. The train has
not yet returned, and as there is nc
telegraphic communication with the
scene nothingdefnite can be learned
as to the extent of the fire. Itmust
be several days yet before trains
can pass over the trestle. All rail
road communication is cut off, as il
is impossible to make the transfer
across the deep ravine, and tht
mails have to come by the Rich
mond and Danville route. Trains
on this road are late and the North
ern mails are eighteen hours behinc
| time.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
A WORD IN KINDNESS TO PosTMAs-
TFRS

A WORD IN KINDNESS TO PosTMAs-
TIERS.
Could the postmasters throughout
Western Carolina read the varied
complaints that come to US of the
failures of papers reaching our subs
scribers regularly-too often result
ing from improper handling of the
mails in small Offices, where no
proper facilities exist for the hand~
ling of papers or letters or caring for
the same-they would sympathize
with us to the extent of helping US
remedy this cry ing evil. Too often
the postmaster allows any one to
handle the mail matter, without in
tending to do wrong. This should
not he done; and further, it should
be remembered that no one has the
right to read another persons paper
any more than to read another's s
letter, without consent, .and the
fact that papers are often delivered
to subscribers after they have been
almost litearlly worn out by hand
ling, and that too some days after il
should have been delivered to the
owner, is sufficient evidence that
this habit is INDUCED in. Various
reasons are given for the improper
delivery..of papers; but We feel:conf'
dent that the postmasters through,
out the country can greatly help the
publishers, and at the same time
better serve the public, if they will
only be more careful in the handling
and delivering the mail matter
| Where they do not exist, let pigeor
holes properly lettered be provided
and do not let the general public
handle anything that belongs te
, others,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
STATE NEWS.

Capt. w. w. Lenoir, of Watauga, came
near being seriously hurt few days since
by his saddle turning with him while his
the ground and dragged short distance,
but the girth breaking saved him from
any serious injury.
Henderson Gold Leaf: Farmers should
plant literally of peas. The pea crop is
the cloYer for the South, because better
substitute for clover cannot be found than
pea vines. both for hay and enriching
the soil. There is nothing that can be
successfully grown that will enrich land
as fast as pea vines.
Says the Charlotte Observer of Thurs
day: From a gentleman who came up
| from Wadesboro yesterday it was learn
ed that Judge Ashe is rapidly sinking,
and his death is almost hourly looked
for. It is stated that for several days he
has been in an unconscious condition,
and unable to recognize the immediate
members of his family. All hope of his
recovery has been abandoned"
Says the Durham Res der Z ,'E, C.
Oakley has introduced bill in the Legls-
lature to prevent fraud and intimidation
y AZ kO4AbAStkA illdkAllSs IO1SuG lie 1St
The country will be in re prosperous
state Hlfeea He coloreG Rhe South
can vote the Democratic ticket without
fear of ostrocism by his own race, and
the Republican senators quit saying that
"A niger has no right to be Democrat. u
Glad We are to see Mr.. Oakley in the
right path"
In Nashville, this State, q few days
since, three armed men rode up to the
store of John Williams, merchant, and
called for the proprietor. When Will
liams presented himself the men
demanded his money and safe key. He
told them that the key was in his room.
gun loaded with buckshot and fired
through the front door. One of the out
laws was fatally injured in the thigh.
The remaining man fled uniniured. The
men were strangers in these parts, and
the wounded man refused to give their
names or homes. The letters II. B. L
are engraved on the dead mans pistol.
The wounded man has died. He declin.
ed any revelation whatever.
A Washington dispatch says that Gen.
w. R. Cox will undoubtedly be appoint
ed by the President to the Turkish mis-
Sion as soon as MS congressional term
ends, on March 4th. Mr.. Dougal, the
managing correspondent of the New
York Times bureau, paws Gen. Cox the
following well-deserved compliment:
sit is understood that the success or to
S. S. Cox, as minister to Turkey, is to be
Representative w. K. Cox, of North
Carolina, and that his appointment will
be made soon enough before the adj djourn-
ment of Congress to permit the Senate to
act upon his nomination. Mr.. Cox is a
man of good education. He served in
the Confederate Army, commanding a
division as Brigadier General at Appo-
mattox, and has served in Congress three
terms He is man of the strictest in
tegrity, ofgood address, and of industri-
GUS habits, and his appointment will be
regarded with great favor by those who
know the man." V. w,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
t~hHYIL4E SOCIETIES.

CyreHe Cl,amGadtry, No. 5.-J. A. Porter Eminent
Commander; Jordan Stone, Secretary. Meets first
Wednesday night in each month.
ASheriHc Chapter, r; a. MaG. 4. Bell, High
Priest; :. Hammershleg, Secretary. Meets
the second Wednesday night in each month.
NJ. HerEon L9,dce: No. lis, a.; T. 4 4. M
H. c. Fagg Worshipful Master; Fred. l.. Jacobs
eretary, Meets .fhe 6rst Friday night in each
m7nth.
Boardman, Dictator; Jordan Stone, Secretary
Ieets the first and third Monday niGhtsin each
month. ,,,
french Broad Council, No. 7gl, r. A.-ElliE
Levy, Regent Jordan Stone, Secretary. Meets
in the hall of the Knights of Honor on the second
and fourth Monday nights in each month
The W0laGn'S Missionary Society of the N. T.
church, SoILh, meet in the church class room on
the First Friday of every month at O'Clock 7. NJ
The Bedt.ty of the West Lodge No: 40, f. a.
A.. u Meets on the first and third Monday
nights in each month. James LatGmorei
Worshipful Master II. B. Brown, Secretary
The AsIteUile Public Library. over Mr.. Kep,
ler's Store, opposite Eagle Hotel, and nexi
door to Tile Bank of Asheville, is open to Wis
itors from 19 a. m. to p. m. and from 4:SO tc
$50 p. m.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
LYNcnBuRG GIRLS AHEAD.
FHEY RESOLVE TO put Down, Oh TAKE
OFF THE FEMININE HIGH HAT AT
THE THEATRE.
[Lynchburg. News.l

lAy ASAOAAS' ANSN6-J
The city was startled yesterday by the
announcement that the young ladies Of
the town had taken in hand the high hat
business, and that resolutions had been
unanimously adopted sympathizing with
the young gentlemen and others who
have to be tortured by high hats in front
of them at the opera.
The meeting was promptly called to
order, Miss Consideration presiding, and
on motion, the following resolutions were
adopted with but one dissenting vote:
Whereas, in view of the fact that we
intend to attend the Opera House on the
occasion of the appearance of Mile Rhea,
on Monday night; and
Whereas, we deem it our duty to add
as much to the pleasure of Others as we
may expect to enjoy ourselves, and
Whereas, we have noticed tnat ou1
high hats ION which is generally perched
a lovely bird with much, but variagated
plumage, calculated not only to obscure
vision, but by the reflection of the bril-.
liant rays to iniure ths optic nerves
! : e sye ct Least coached the altitude which
eHeetually Excludes the view of the
stage from any one who may perchance
have a seat in rear of one of them, and
Whereas, Christian charity and the
Golden Rule both cry out against ouI
continuing to increase our height at the
expense of our neighbor's comfort; there
fore, be it most solemnlv
ResoEved, That we will all attend the
Opera House On Monday night, when
that distinguished artistic Mile Rhea will
appear. and we bind ourselves to appear
without our high hats, and indeed to GO
without any at all if the weather will
permit.
ReSoEUed, That we hereby urge oul
sisters to follow our example, and to dc
all in their POW er to aid US i'll breaking
down the custom of wearing high hats
at the opera.
ResoEUed, That copy of these resolu.
tions be published in our city papers
and that copy of them be forwarded tc
the families of any of the afflicted, and
that copy be sent to Mile Rhea, with
the request that she will use her best
endeavors to have the spirit of these reso
lutions carried out, both in the Interest
of humanity and Christian charity
wherever she may be.
Asheville girls are all such pretty anG
mighty loveable it is hard to decide
whether they are more celebrated fol
their personal beauty, their engaging
mannerS, or their general good sense
They keep step with the young men, tt
the music of the times, and never lag il
needed social reforms which promote the
comfort and Happiness of others as vel
as their own. They will follow the ex
ample of the girls of Lynchburg to-nigh
at the Amateurs performance for tht
benefit of the Hospital. Now girls
won't you?
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
THE LEeIsLATURE
wednesdays session condensed from

SuAS5utsy . 6C1aA Va -. te-SAtSS9SN ~
the News- ObserUer.l
SEN ATE.
Mr.. Winston, a bill to exempt Goose
Pond in BuneombeI county, against the
sale of liquor
The bill to relieve the sheriff Of BERTHE
county, who lost several thousand dollars
by the breaking of the National Bank at
Norfolk-he having deposited in that
bank money he had collected as sheriff
after some discussion was lost by a
vote of 20 to 1S.
Senate bill 7, providing for an amend
ment to the constitution to EXEMPT new
manufactures from taxation for five
years, to encourage the introduction of
industries, was taken up. The committee
had reported adversely on the bill! After
discussion bill was defeated By vote of
% to 10.
s. B. 1O2 was taken up. This bill was
to provide for appeal to the superior
court in cases where good bonds were re-
fused acceptance by boards of county
commissioners. The judiciary committee
had reported adversely to the h.il. Con-
siderable discussion WIS elected during
which HI Elias stated his oh sNion to
EsFahe bill were that Il gas sss 80 set
attack upon county GOV ca .ltifat11 as
present system is the best that the State
ever had, existing as far as back as 1886.
The bill to-day is political move. It is
a dangerous and insidious bill. Bill fail
ed to pass by q vote of 81 to Is.
House.
The committee on penal institutions
reported favorably on the bill to estab-
lish department for the criminal insane
and for the protection Of the people.
Mr.. Macon, bill to give physicians
the benefit of the lien law.
The bill to establish railroad commits
sion for North Carolina was taken up as
unfinished business.
Considerable discussion followed, par
ticipated in by Messrs. Williams, Over
man, York, Pritchard, Sutton, Fries,
Ewart and Worth, and motion to table
was lost by vote of % to "A. Pending
discussion the House adjourned.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
West End Choice Cigar.

WRAPS! WRAPS!! WRAPS IL for
Ladies, Misses, and Children, reduced
below their value to close out this sea-
sons stock, at WHITLoCK's.
The West End Choice Cigar, only
5 cents.
If you are afflicted with Consumption,
Catarrh, Asthma, or any disease of the
respiratory organs, call on Drs. ITargan,
Stone, and Gatchell, for illustrated
pamphlet explaining the Oxygen treat
ment. 1t is effecting wonderful cures.
No charge for consultation.
REAL ESTATE is now moving right
rapidly-Atkinson & Cooke, Real Es-
tate Dealers of this city, sold s lots last
week, and three on yesterday. How
things will rattle when the spring opens
up. Better buy your lots now while
they are reasonable.
Fence or No-Fence-the finest display
of Shoes, ever seen in the South, is at
the Shoe Store.
DIFF HERRING s. WEAAER.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
re- INTERESTING READING MAT.
TER ON FOURTH PAGE.

The usual services Sunday at the
Y. M. G. A. rooms. Sunday school
at 10 a. m, and services at IL.
The Cora Van TasselI Comedy Com
pany is billed for Asheville on the 10th
11th and 18th. 1t is highly complimented
by the press.
We regret to learn that Mr.. X. Brand
is quite sick at his residence on North
Main street. His many friends hope he
may soon be out again.
The water pipes are being laid on
North Main street, on Patton Avenue
and on Bailey street In a short time
all the principal streets of the city will
have supply ofwater.
The small end of cold wave
reached US yesterday making it per-
ceptably cooler; but we are fondly
hoping we will have no more biz
yards this winter.
Work will soon commence on two
new and handsome store buildings to be
erected on the old Pulliam residence lot
on South Main street. One of the stores
will be occupied by Messrs. Herren &
Weaver.
Sunday School and preaching Sunda y
morning at the church on BsileY street,
the Rev. Mr.. Carroll officiating. At p
m. a church will be constituted, the
Rev. Jos. E. Carter and other ministers
assisting.
Mr.. Locke Craig will Tomorrow
publish an answer to our editorial
of a few, days since on his Henry
| 1rGGeeeFge theories, 1t was handed IL
too late yesterday for use this morn'
ing.
Elder HOMER +. Wilson, pastor
of the Christian church, at Harrods.
burg, KY, prominent young min
lister, will visit Asheville this sum-
mer, and may possibly locate ir
this section.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

The President has accepted the
resignation of Gen. S. M. A. Young,
of, Georgia, consul-general st st.
Petersburg, but hes not yet selected
his successor.
Henry M. Stanley, who left Cairo
on Thursday for Zanzibar, is accom-
panied by eighty negroes. The total
force of his expedition for the relief
of Emin Bey will be 1000 men. He
expects no opposition.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

A Winnepeg, Manitoba, special says
the towns along the Pacific at the base
of the Rocky Mountains have been
showed up for week. at Calvary the
mercury is fifty below, and owing to the
blockade there is coal famine. Fears
are entertained for the stock. in Calvary
and Mcleod districts.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
DAILY BULLETIN.

100 bags Coffee, ,
60 bbls. Sugar, ~
400 lbs. fine Fea,
2100 lbs. Soda,
III boxes Soap,
go boxes Crackers
275 cases of Canned Goods,
115 cases Baking Powders.
Grapes, Bananas,
Oranges, Lemons,
French Prunes,
Cranberries, Figs,
Dates, Prunelles,
Table Nuts, Olives,
Olive Oil,
Currants, Citron,
Imperial Cabinet Raisins.
California Layer Raisins,
Vineyard Cluster Raisins,
Valencia Raisins,
Sultana Raisins,
Maple Syrup,
Rock Candy Syrup,
New Orleans Molasses
BuckWheat Flour,
Mushrooms, Macedoine,
Capers, HIince Meat,
Chocolate, Cocoa,
Cocoanuts,
Gelatine,
Crosse &c Blackwelps Pickles,
Obelisk Pickles;
Beech & Sherwood's Pickles,
Domestic Pickles.
Royal Baking Powder,
Horsford's Baking Powders,
French Mustard,
English Mustard
Lee &; Perrin's Worcestershire Sauce,
Tobasco Sauce,
North of England Sauce,
Durkee's Salad Dressing,
White Wine Vinegar,
Fresh Shore Mackerel,
Cream Goldfish,
Fresh Butter,
Fresh Eggs,
Cream Cheese,
Pine Apple Cheese,
Parmesan Cheese,
Sapsago Cheese.
Ashton Salt.
Macaroni,
IVermicelli,
Horse Radish,
Flavoring Extracts,
French Herbs,
Jellies, Preserves,
Fine Teas
Choicest Roasted and Green Coffee
Powdered Sugar,
XXX Confectioner's Sugar,
Granulated Sugar,
Brighton G Sugar,
Canary Sugar,
Raw N. o. do.
Strained Honey,
Honey in comb,
Fancy Head Rice,
selectEspices
81 900 lbs. Flour,
$4,000 lbs. Bran and Shorts,
$4,000 lbs. Hay,
1900 bushels Oats,
400 bushels Meal,
1900 bushels Corn
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
EIeH1H SEM1-ANNUAL

Clearing sale at Laws Silver and China
House, from January S0th to February
10th, when 15 cents will be deducted
from every dollars worth bought for
cash. This applies to all the stock except
Solid Silver. 10 per cent off places many
goods at or below cost. These sales are
to reduce stock and advertise business.
All should take advantage of it
ian % If
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
To Business MEN.

To BUSINESS MEN.
It you desire toreach the largest num-
Ger Of the best people in Western Caro-
ina and East Tennessee, use the adVerti-
sing columns of the CITIZEN, Daily and
Weekly. The CITIZEN has much lar
ger bona fde circulation in the territory
mentioned, than any other paper. Rates
are low. coN<dering circulation.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
RnoI1Ien,s Arnica 6aIYe

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sores, ulcers, rheum, fever sores, letter,
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eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. It Is guaranteed to give perfect
safisfaction, oc money refunded. Price25 cts
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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

Ayers Hair Vigor improves the beau
ty of the hair and promotes its growth
It imparts an attractive appearances, Z
delightful and lasting perfume. While i
stimulates the roots, cieanses the scalp
and adds elegance to luxuriance, its eff
for toilet use. t2.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
JUDGE ASEIE DEAD.
(S1ecial to the CIi:zen)
RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. / Is

RALEIGH, n. G, ehc + 1851
Judge Ashe died yesterday morning at
Wadesboro, aged II years. He viii he
buried at that place Sunday. State of
ficers and Supreme Court Judges and Of
fcers will attend the funeral.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
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COMPOUND OXYGEN

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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

Use DR.. Gum Liver Pills for Sallow COM
plexion, Pimples on the Face and Bilious
ness. Never sickens or gripes. Only one foI
a dose. Samples free at Il. H. Lyons.
dnY1T
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the most potent
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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

WANTED TO RENT,
A number Of small houses at once.
feb / div ATKINsoN q Cooke.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

IF we covered a Newspaper We
might make q list of tho goods we
carry, but as it is we cannot tell
half.
We have several additional sto4
rage rooms. and are now filing up
with the largest stock in our line to
be found in the State, wholesale
or retail.
POWELL & SNYDER.
de 1s-Sm
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

There is distress in Brooklyn ais
ready because of lack of fuel, due to
the strike of coal-handlers. This dis
tress will become widespread at
the North unless the strike is speed
lily ended.
Maj. Henry Fink. who has been
so long connected with the East
Tennessee and Virginia system OF
roads, has, it is said, been rendered
the position of Chief Executive Off
Ger of the Richmond & Danville
system. He has the question of acs
ceptance under consideration, Sand
will determine it in few days. The
Knoxville Journal, speakings of this
appointment, says:
ut is universally conceded that
as railroad man Nal. Fink is one
of the most completely equipped in
the whole country. Long experience
and great natural ability combined
makes his services of value to any
railroad system with which he may
be connected"
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05

News was received here yesterday
to the effect that Rev. Hersey Parks
er, a Baptist minister living at Cor
neo, Hertford county, had by the
death of a New York relative fallen
heir to $4,000 Mr.. Parker is said
to be a peculiar character, one of
his oddities being the traversing of
very long distances to preach, and
driving little red steer yoked to a
vehicle composed simply ofan axle
tree and pair of wheels. It is said
that he was recently seen starting
on a trip of twenty-five miles, sit-
ting on his axle-tree and complacent.
Ely guiding his little steer Raleigh
Neaus Observer.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-02-05
SHALL AsnEvILLE HAVE a FLouRrse

SHALL AsHEvILLE HAVE FIGURING
MILL?
A gentleman from Tennessee, formerly
connected with the Morristown FIGURING
Mills, has been in town this week look
ing into the feasibility of establishing a
Touring mill in this ploce. and we hope
something of the kind may be accom-
plished at an early date. The gentle
man was satisfied of the fact that Ashe-
vile would prove an excellent place for
such work, and that it would pay any
one or any company that might go into
it. 1t would certainly beep a: home a
large amount of money that is now sent
elsewhere for one of the necessaries of
life. Cannot some of our enterprising
monied men take hold of this movement
and push it to a successful issue2